Is the h&r altra varment rifle a good rifle

Robo-Rob · 12-08-2007, 02:35 AM

Well i just got a h&r altra varment in .243 , and i am new to varment hunting, and i was wondering if you all thought if its a good rifle for this application?

Thanks
Rob

nathangdad · 12-08-2007, 07:20 AM

.243 in a target barrel is an excellent cartridge - especially for coyotes and antelope. It might be a little much for smaller game. In a target barrel it is excellent for deer as you not only have a good cartridge but also have a gun capable of excellent bullet placement.

two-70 · 12-08-2007, 06:49 PM

is an excellent little rifle and they shoot real well, i have a TC Encore in 243 and it is the most accurate rifle i have ever shot

Robo-Rob · 12-10-2007, 04:50 PM

Thanks
I was wonderind about that

12-08-2007, 02:35 AM	#1
Robo-Rob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2	Is the h&r altra varment rifle a good rifle Well i just got a h&r altra varment in .243 , and i am new to varment hunting, and i was wondering if you all thought if its a good rifle for this application? Thanks Rob

12-08-2007, 07:20 AM	#2
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,925	.243 .243 in a target barrel is an excellent cartridge - especially for coyotes and antelope. It might be a little much for smaller game. In a target barrel it is excellent for deer as you not only have a good cartridge but also have a gun capable of excellent bullet placement.

12-08-2007, 06:49 PM	#3
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	is an excellent little rifle and they shoot real well, i have a TC Encore in 243 and it is the most accurate rifle i have ever shot __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-10-2007, 04:50 PM	#4
Robo-Rob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2	Thanks I was wonderind about that